Well written. I remember the one time I was at a DUI checkpoint. Didn't feel natural for me. The cop stood there holding and staring at my license for a good couple minutes, saying nothing. I just stared at him - zero emotion - until he handed it back and let me go.

Lately, I've been seeing a few videos of people rolling their window down just enough to pass the license - then saying, "I don't answer questions" to every question...and they let them go. My problem is that I think it's all bullshit and I'm at risk of saying so. Then, I know the Gestapo will get all wound up with the alpha dog act. I respect authority to a point...but respect is earned.

Thanks for the post LP - well stated. And when the state discovers a way to infringe, and the courts back them up the second step is always more intrusive.
As was pointed out in the article, coming next will be stopping vehicles to check for "subversives" or whatever they decide a good reason would be....

DUI checkpoints aren't always near places that serve/sell adult beverages, either. Odd, don't you think?

Nice article, LibertPen.